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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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sandstorm | n: a severe, and often violent, windstorm in which a cloud of sand and dust is blown over a wide area, reducing visibility and causing damage to structures and equipment | |
chase | v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes | |
adjust | v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better. | |
ominous | adj: giving the impression that something bad is going to happen; foreboding | |
dawn | n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky | |
quotation | n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker | |
chapter | n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled | |
shore | n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
protagonist | n: the main character in a literary work, film, or other stories | |
turmoil | n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often marked by intense activity or strong emotions | |
desperate | adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation | |
tyrannical | adj: using power or authority over people, especially in a specific country, group, etc., in an unfair and cruel way | |
curse | n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry | |
doom | n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided | |
rename | v: to give a new name to something; to change the name of something | |
haunt | v: to frequent or visit repeatedly, often in a way that is disturbing or unsettling; to occupy or fill the mind, often in a way that is unpleasant or persistent | |
outrun | v: to run faster or farther than someone or something else, often to escape from danger or capture; to outpace or outmaneuver someone or something in a competition or pursuit | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
epic | n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive | |
puzzle | n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
underworld | n: the criminal world or the world of organized crime; the realm of the dead in various mythologies | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
imagery | n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events | |
whimsical | adj: unusual and not severe in a way that might be funny or annoying; determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason | |
eerie | adj: strange, or frightening; suggestive of the supernatural | |
coincidence | n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way | |
narrate | v: to tell a story or give an account of events, often in a chronological or logical sequence; to provide a voiceover or commentary for a film or other media | |
awaken | v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping | |
mysterious | adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement | |
knack | n: a special talent or ability that comes naturally or with practice, particularly in a specific area or field; a clever or shrewd way of doing something | |
pet | n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly | |
parallel | adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations | |
prophecy | n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
leech | n: a type of worm that feeds on the blood of humans or animals; a person who takes advantage of others for personal gain without giving anything in return | |
collision | n: an instance of two or more objects or entities crashing into each other, usually resulting in damage, impact, or conflict | |
thread | n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
forge | v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
supernatural | adj: of or relating to existence outside the natural world; not able to be explained by natural laws | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
occupation | n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession | |
shadow | n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner | |
fiction | n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
shady | adj: characterized by darkness or obscurity, often referring to the atmosphere of a place; characterized by suspicious or dishonest behavior or dealings; relating to shade or protection from sunlight | |
conspiracy | n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal | |
blur | n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
tumble | v: to fall suddenly, often uncontrollably; to topple or turn over; to decline sharply and quickly in value, quality, or performance | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
penchant | n: a strong and habitual liking or preference for something or someone | |
wander | v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction | |
refuge | n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them | |
exquisite | adj: extremely beautiful and delicate | |
contemplate | v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully | |
befriend | v: to become a friend of someone, especially when in need | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
hypnotic | adj: inducing sleep; causing sleepiness, mainly as a result of a repetitive noise or motion | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
lurk | v: to wait somewhere secretly, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something bad or illegal | |
mundane | adj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
fantasy | n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen | |
comply | v: to obey an order, set of rules, or request | |
endless | adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount | |
otherworldly | adj: supernatural, other than worldly; not of this world | |
distract | v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do | |
flute | n: a musical instrument consisting of a metal, wood, or bamboo tube with a row of fingerholes and sometimes keys, played by blowing across a hole near one end | |
marvel | n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise | |
resourceful | adj: showing creativity and ability to find quick and practical solutions to problems | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
suspend | v: to stop something from continuing or being in force or effect, either temporarily or permanently; to hang something freely | |
integrity | n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided | |
gradual | adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt | |
confusion | n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff |